Study Guide / Outline

1. Introduction to Prayer and Co-laboring with God

• Main Points:
  • Emphasizes the importance of human participation in God’s work on Earth.
  • Highlights prayer as a tool for co-laboring with God to bring His kingdom and will to Earth.

2. The Nature of God’s Forgiveness Under the New Covenant

• Main Points:
  • Discusses the shift from Old Testament to New Testament principles regarding forgiveness.
  • Clarifies that under the New Testament, forgiveness is based on Christ’s sacrifice, not our ability to forgive.

3. Dealing with Unforgiveness and the Power of Prayer

• Main Points:
  • Stresses the importance of forgiving others and the transformative power it brings.
  • Encourages praying for those who wrong us, aligning with God’s heart towards them.

4. Understanding Temptation from a Christian Perspective

• Main Points:
  • Defines temptation as the lure to step outside God’s plan to achieve His promises.
  • Reinforces the need for divine guidance to stay within God’s plan and promises.

5. The Role of Divine Leadership and Guidance

• Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:13
• Main Points:
  • Focuses on seeking God’s leadership to avoid temptation.
  • Highlights the completed work of deliverance through Christ, shifting the focus from pleading for deliverance to seeking God’s guidance.

6. The Kingdom, Power, and Glory in Prayer

• Main Points:
  • Underlines the importance of recognizing God’s sovereignty, might, and majesty in prayer.
  • Connects powerful prayers with the acknowledgment of God’s reign, power, and the glory due to Him.

7. The Importance of Forgiveness and Reconciliation

• Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:19
• Main Points:
  • Encourages addressing unforgiveness in prayer, aligning with God’s heart for reconciliation.
  • Urges believers to use social media and other platforms responsibly, promoting unity rather than division.

8. Conclusion: Embracing God’s Daily Bread and Leadership

• Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:12
• Main Points:
  • Emphasizes the necessity of daily receiving God’s Word and guidance.
  • Encourages believers to be open to God’s leadership and direction, recognizing His completed work in our lives.